JAMMU, JANUARY 24: In a vibrant display of patriotic spirit ahead of Republic Day, the Tawi River Front was illuminated with tricolour façade lighting on Saturday evening.
The initiative was undertaken by Jammu Municipal Corporation as part of the city’s Republic Day celebrations. Also, decorative pole lights were also illuminated on left bank of river front as part of Smart City project.
The ceremonial inauguration of the lighting was performed by Dr Devansh Yadav, Chief Executive Officer of Jammu Smart City Limited, at around 6 pm, as the city prepares to mark the nation’s 77th Republic Day.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Yadav said the façade lighting was a proud visual tribute to the Republic and reflected Jammu’s evolving urban identity.
He emphasized that aesthetic upgrades were being integrated with functional urban planning to enhance public spaces across the city.
Dr Yadav, who also serves as Commissioner of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), led the inauguration, transforming the riverfront into a glowing tribute to the Indian tricolor.
The illumination added a festive ambience to the area and drew the attention of visitors and local residents alike.
The lighting initiative forms part of a series of Republic Day-related civic activities being carried out by the Jammu Municipal Corporation, including cleanliness and anti-defacement drives, aimed at ensuring public spaces reflect the dignity of the national festival.
Senior officials present at the event included Subah Mehta, Additional CEO, JSCL, Rajesh Abrol, Senior General Manager (Civil), JSCL and AEE Akhil Samyal, among others.
